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Langdarma

Type Figure Region Tibetan Empire Time c. 799–841 Also known as Darma

Langdarma (c. 799–841) was the last emperor of the Tibetan Empire, grandson of Trisong Detsen.…

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  1. c. 799–836Lhasa (Lüsa) · Tibetan EmpireLangdarma was born into the Tibetan royal family, son of Emperor Tride Tsugtsen and younger brother of Ralpacan, living in his early years around the royal court near the Tibetan capital Lhasa.
  2. 836–841Lhasa (Lüsa) · Tibetan EmpireAfter his brother Ralpacan was assassinated, Langdarma ascended the throne as emperor, reversing the previous pro-Buddhist policy, ordering the destruction of monasteries and the banning of Buddhist activities, provoking a strong backlash among monks and laity.
  3. 841Tibetan royal court · Tibetan EmpireIn 841 Langdarma was assassinated by the monk Langdarma Dorje while hunting or on an inspection tour; the Tibetan central regime quickly collapsed, and the empire split into various local powers.

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